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Recent Examples of elysian Occasionally the gods stop by, blast some ABBA, go on elysian benders that leave no residue of human suffering, and complain about their terrible kids, who are going to live forever. Hannah Gold, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025 By Delilah Khomo published 11 October 2024 There are some places in the world with such a strong sense of continuity; of a past preserved that makes the present more special, where time makes no changes; as if the clocks have literally frozen in the hotels' Elysian days. Delilah Khomo, theweek, 11 Oct. 2024 Soft Pretzels Suites, concourse Custom jumbo horseshoe pretzels with Elysian beer cheese and local bourbon mustard will be available in the suites, while classic twisted soft pretzels will be offered at more than 40 locations throughout the concourse. Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Aug. 2024 There’s no shortage of elysian Santa Barbara hotels in both the seaside city and its idyllic surrounding areas of Montecito and the Santa Ynez wine country. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 23 June 2022 The secret to its longevity, then and now, is a steadfast commitment to the idea of dolce far niente, the elysian pleasantness of doing absolutely nothing except enjoying yourself. Spencer Bailey, Town & Country, 28 Mar. 2021 Indie studio Humble Hearts is hard at work finishing Dust: An Elysian Tale, which stands among the most visually breathtaking 2-D games on any modern platform — despite being developed entirely by one man. Ryan Rigney, WIRED, 15 June 2012 Ms. Belilove herself often exemplifies the genre’s tragic, heroic side: Orpheus entering the Elysian fields, Liberty leading the people. Alastair MacAulay, New York Times, 20 June 2017 The Elysian bash last Thursday night in the Quartyard, 1102 Market St., drew more than 100 people, many dressed in 10 Barrel merchandise. Peter Rowe, sandiegouniontribune.com, 25 May 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for elysian
Adjective
  • Here’s celestial proof that spring has arrived in the Northern Hemisphere.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Perhaps that’s why the International Astronomical Union, the official keeper of celestial names and definitions, doesn’t have a definition for what makes a moon.
    Phil Plait, Scientific American, 21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The heavenly duvet cover is just as it’s described—absolutely heavenly!
    Sarah Boyd, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Once the sun sets, the sky twinkles with a seemingly infinite number of heavenly lights.
    Jason Chau, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Post-nuptials, spend a blissful weekend canoeing and kayaking on the lake, or exploring the local forests on a hike.
    Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 21 Mar. 2025
  • And his commanding voice leads the way for the blissful and bombastic blend of music delivered by a range of amazing vocalists throughout the cast.
    Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Mar. 2025

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“Elysian.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elysian. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.

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